Three of South America’s biggest drawcards, from fine dining and tango in sophisticated Buenos Aires to the thundering falls of Iguazu and flamboyant Rio this is a journey packed with awe inspiring highlights.

Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls & Rio de Janeiro

Ideal length: 9 days
Price from: AUD $5,995 pp

 Highlights 

• Explore Buenos Aires, elegantly European and a little rough around the edges, offers world-class cuisine, cutting edge boutiques and brims with contemporary attitude.

• Enjoy an evening Tango performance with dinner...a 'must do' experience on any visit to Buenos Aires

• Watch in awe at the sheer volume of water thundering over the 275 cascades of Iguazú Falls, 80 meters high and 3 kilometers wide! Take in and compare contrasting views from both the Argentine and Brasilian sides.

• Soak up the seductive sounds of samba in Rio de Janeiro. Flanked by verdant green mountains and forests fronting deep blue ocean, Rio has one of the most stunning settings of any of the world's cities.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY 

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BUENOS AIRES ~ 3 NIGHTS

Blurring Europe and Latin America, Argentina’s capital is edgy but elegant, flashy yet faded, forever vibrant and always delicious! Dine out at one of the city’s top restaurants, but be sure to leave time for some oh-so-Argentine tango!

Gourmet Highlight:
Top off your city tour with lunch at a closed-door wine and food society in a magnificent Belle Époque mansion, home to one of Argentina’s top sommeliers.

Overnight:       Legado Mitico

Tango on the streets of Buenos Aires

IGUAZU FALLS ~ 2 NIGHTS

Bordering both Brazil and Argentina, the Iguazu falls are nothing short of breath taking. Explore the roaring cascades from the doorstep of your hotel, by boat ride to the Devil’s Throat, or by helicopter for even more impressive views.

Overnight:       Belmond Das Cataratas

Das Cataratas Hotel, Iguazu Falls

RIO DE JANEIRO ~ 3 NIGHTS

Carnival, Christ the Redeemer, Cococabana and Caipirinhas! Visit the Corcovado and Sugarloaf for magnificent views over what is arguably the most impressive city scape in the world. For sunset hop to one of the many waterfront botecas “little bars” and pull up a stool for some empadinhas, another caipirinha and some people watching.

Gourmet Highlight:
Stop in for lunch at a garden-set treehouse restaurant showcasing the best of Brazilian cuisine paired with stunning views across Rio. Let us reserve a place for you at the Chefs table at fabulous Cipriani restaurant or perhaps enjoy dinner at beloved Roberta Sudbrack where the eight-course tasting menu changes daily according to what’s available in Zona Sul’s excellent food markets. 

Overnight:       Copacabana Palace

Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro

Hungry for More? 

How about an indulgent 3 or 4 nights in Mendoza, Argentina’s premier wine region. Enjoy exceptional regional cuisine, explore high altitude wineries and relax at your lux wine lodge. Or fly further north to the incredible Brazilian beaches of Bahia for a truly relaxing end your holiday.